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n Charity/Fundraiser
Ongoing — Donations Needed
Harbor House of Central Florida seeks the following donations
to ensure that children are ready for the new school
year: backpacks and binders (K-12), black or white socks
(all sizes), Walmart gift cards, hand sanitizer, Clorox
wipes, quart- and gallon-size zip lock bags, school uniforms,
red pens, rulers, round-tip scissors, highlighters,
composition notebooks, glue sticks, flash drives, graphing
and scientific calculators (used acceptable), and more.
Drop off donations by Aug. 8 at 708 E. Colonial Drive,
Suite 202, Orlando. Time: Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4
p.m. For more information, call 407-605-3718 or email
jmccartnery@harborhousefl.com.
Through Aug. 27 — Plant Sale For
Critters
Crazy Plants Nursery, 22919 County Road 44A, Eustis,
holds its I’m So “Hot” For Plants Sale to help fund
construction projects and cover costs of diets, vetting,
enrichment programs and more for Crazy Critters Inc. The
nonprofit licensed facility is important because it serves as
a Florida Wildlife Commission Amnesty location for some
species of exotic animals; is a contracted partner with
county animal control divisions; and helps the national
community by providing non-domestic, non-releasable animals
with a safe and permanent home. One such animal
is the red-eared slider turtle, which is the most surrendered
animal in the pet trade. It is included in the list of the
world’s 100 most invasive species, and Florida requires
red-eared slider owners to possess a free, personal pet
permit. Time: Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.crazycrittersinc.com or
email crazycritters@crazycrittersinc.com.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Aug. 27 — Ukraine Ballet Benefit
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing
Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, hosts a live
performance by the National Ballet of Ukraine. The
evening opens with a presentation of the Ukrainian
and American national anthems performed by the
Orlando Opera, followed by the main performance
that features excerpts from the greatest ballets while
highlighting Ukrainian culture. A silent auction also
is held in the lobby. Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.,
program and performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost:
Ticket prices range from $100-$250, with all proceeds
benefiting charities providing humanitarian assistance
and emergency medical aid to Ukrainian citizens, refugees
and veteran services. For more information, visit
www.ukraineballetbenefit.com.
n Children’s/Teen
Programs
Ongoing — In-Person Storytimes
Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden,
hosts the following in-person storytimes for children:
Storybook Fun for preschoolers is Fridays at 10:15
a.m., Toddler Time is Fridays at 10:45 a.m., and Tiny
Tales for babies up to 18 months is Fridays at 11:15
a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit
www.ocls.info.
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n Classes/Programs
Ongoing — Knitting/Crocheting Classes
The Special Events Dining Room of Building C at St. Luke’s
United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road,
Orlando, hosts Hearts to Hands’ free knitting/crocheting
classes. Yarn is provided, and all ages and skill levels are
welcome. Time: Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. For more information,
call 407-876-4991, ext. 262; email care@st.lukes.
org; or visit www.st.lukes.org/heartstohands.
Through December 31 — Virtual Fitness
Classes
AARP Florida sponsors virtual weekly group fitness classes,
including two types of yoga with QWellness and low-tomoderate
dance aerobics with Firebush. The classes are
free to the public, and times vary. For more information or
to register, visit states.aarp.org/florida/join-us-for-free-weeklygroup-fitness-classes.
n Events/Performances
Through Aug. 31 — At The Movies:
Winter Garden’s Silver Screens Exhibit
The Art in Public Places Gallery at Winter Garden City Hall,
300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts At the Movies: Winter
Garden’s Silver Screens, an exhibit that brings to life the
unforgettable glamour of the Golden Age of Winter Garden’s
movie theaters. Time: Weekdays from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For
more information, call 407-656-4111.
Aug. 19 — Screening Of The Florida
Project
Building C in the Founder’s Hall at St. Luke’s United Methodist
Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a
free showing of The Florida Project, followed by a talk back
session with community leaders, during which attendees can
learn more about poverty alleviation efforts in Central Florida.
Registration is requested but not required. Time: 6:30 p.m.
Admission is free; however, donations are accepted and concessions
are sold to raise money for poverty alleviation efforts
locally. For more information or to RSVP, call 407-876-4991
or visit www.st.lukes.org/movienight.
Aug. 28 — Battle Of The Bands
Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd.,
Kissimmee, hosts the Battle of the Bands, when 10 of Central
Florida’s best unsigned bands compete for No. 1. Time: 11
a.m. Admission and parking are free. For more information,
visit sunsetwalk.com.
n Miscellaneous
Aug. 20 — Shred The Word Shred-A-Thon
Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka-Vineland
Road, Orlando, hosts Orange County Sheriff’s
Office’s Shred the Word shred-a-thon, a free event
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